Leaders and Followers

The
development of authenticity and emotional intelligence inspires highly engaged
followers. We do this by gradually learning to become less resistive, judgmental
and attached to outcome. In contrast to
the authentic, emotionally intelligent leader, controlling individuals try to
use their positive-based power to control others. These individuals travel in victim packs so that they can feed off of each other’s
negative energy.

They
need each other, but they do not like each other or trust each other. They would never open up and lower their
walls around each other. This type of a
co-dependent relationship requires the creation of ongoing conflict, chaos and
drama. They are incapable of inspiring
highly engaged trusted relationships.

A company’s
culture is its personality. It is the
way its members behave. If its “leaders”
are critical, chaotic and unsupportive the culture will not do well. Authenticity and emotional intelligence is
the critical component in creating a safe environment in which to build trust
and the innovation essential for better results.

The
victim environments we work and live in are killing us. We have a primal need to feel safe. We
become disengaged if we lose trust in another’s ability or willingness to
protect us from danger. Our immune
system shuts down making us more receptive to poor health and victim
behavior. If we feel safe we are more willing to take risks. We are more likely to innovate and embrace
change. If we do not trust the individuals around us that will not
happen. Relationships are about feeling
safe. Authentic, emotionally intelligent leaders would never sacrifice
your safety for their own personal benefit.